Summary

Running Back Rank: #27All Players: #57

Rice had a season to forget, finishing with his worst rushing totals since his rookie season. He didn't even top 700-rushing yards and averaged just 3.1 yards per carry, which was the first time in his career he averaged fewer than 4.0 yards per carry. Rice had just one 100-yard rushing game and scored just four touchdowns. His only positive was a reception total of 58. Rice claims he was slowed by a hip injury all year, which caused him to lose his explosiveness. Rice had four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and at least 1,600 total yards his previous four years. He remains the top back in the Ravens' offense but isn't guaranteed anything going forward. He could lose playing time if he doesn't show progress from last season. Rice is a good between the tackles runner for his size, but has game-breaking speed and great moves in the open field when healthy. He has very good vision and does a good job of setting up his blocks. He does have a ton of touches throughout the course of his career, though, and could be slowing down because of it.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Rice is a hard guy to trust after last season. Don't take him as anything more than a No. 2 back. There were reports he was out of shape last season so maybe he can turn it around with a good offseason of work but don't count on it. He can do better than last season and still has value in PPR formats because of his reception totals, but he isn't the elite back of past years. Expect around 1,000 total yards and seven or so touchdowns.

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Feb 13 12:22 pm

Free-agent RB Ray Rice issued an apology to the Baltimore Ravens and their fans Friday, Feb. 13. 'To all the kids who looked up to me, I'm truly sorry for letting you down, but I hope it's helped you learn that one bad decision can turn your dream into a nightmare, Rice said. There is no excuse for domestic violence, and I apologize for the horrible mistake I made. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me, and I hope to make a positive difference in people's lives by raising awareness of this issue.'Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) is not a player the Detroit Lions have considered signing, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Caldwell said he expects Rice will sign with a team at some pointSource: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Nov 30 01:32 pm

Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) is not receiving any interest from the New Orleans Saints.Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Nov 30 12:53 pm

Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) is believed to be in great shape and could sign with a team this season if it is the right situation for him, according to sources. Rice believes he can help a team right now but is willing to wait until the offseason for a better situation. Rice has received interest from four teams.Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Free-agent RB Ray Rice (Ravens) has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension and is eligible to play immediately, according to a source.Fantasy Impact: Rice is free to sign and play with a team but he is likely going to have a hard time finding work.Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports